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Getting Started with Git and GitHub

Eric Chuar has completed the Getting Started with Git and GitHub for Personal & Professional Productivity and received a certificate from IBM.

SCHOOL:
IBM

GRADUATED:
2016

DURATION:
6 Months

Getting Started with Git and GitHub

GitHub Communication Skills Gained

Describe version control and its place in social and collaborative coding and in DevOps.

Create GitHub repositories and branches, and perform pull requests (PRs) and merge operations, to collaborate on a team project.

Explain basic Git concepts such as repositories and branches used for distributed version control and social coding.

Build your portfolio by creating and sharing an open-source project on GitHub.

Course Perspective

Just finished the “Getting Started with Git and GitHub” course, and wow, it’s like I’ve been given a new set of tools for my digital toolkit. I’ve always been the type to get my hands dirty before diving into any course. To me, certificates are a nice-to-have, but real knowledge? That comes from experience and sharing what you’ve learned. That’s why this course was such a good fit for me.

Version control was the first topic, and it hit home because it’s not just about code; it’s about collaboration. Whether it’s working on a marketing campaign or a new app, keeping track of changes is crucial. Version control isn’t just a developer’s thing; it’s a team thing, something I can see benefiting my work in digital marketing as well.

Then we got into the nitty-gritty of Git—things like repositories and branches. These aren’t just folders and files; they’re the building blocks of any software project. Understanding how to create and manage them means I can collaborate better with others, not just in code but in any project that requires versioning.

And let’s talk about GitHub. Creating repositories, branching, pull requests, and merges—it might sound like developer jargon, but it’s the language of teamwork in a digital age. By the end of the course, I was collaborating on a team project like a pro. Well, almost like a pro—I’ve still got plenty to learn.

I was also encouraged to build my portfolio by creating and sharing an open-source project on GitHub. It’s not just about showing off my code; it’s about contributing to a community of learners and experts. It’s an avenue for me to share knowledge in a way that can help others, which has always been my main gig, especially in my beloved Malaysia and Singapore.

So, is this course going to change my life? Maybe not. But it’s definitely going to change how I work and collaborate with others, which is huge for me. I’ve got a family, a career, and a burning desire to keep learning and sharing. This course? It’s just another step on that journey, and I can’t wait to see where it takes me next.